Ballpark — March 8, 2026
Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.
Number of films Alfred Hitchcock directed
53 films
Spanning silent films to color talkies.
About how many hours per day does an average dog sleep?
~12 hours/day
Many dogs sleep around half the day or more.
How much does the Costco hot dog and soda combo cost?
~1.5 USD
The Costco hot dog combo has famously stayed at $1.50 for years.
About how many minutes does it take to fully charge a typical smartphone?
~90 minutes
Many phones fully charge in roughly 1–2 hours depending on charger.
About how many text messages does the average person send per day?
~40 texts/day
Texting volume varies a lot, but dozens per day is common.